Teens ages 14-18 can join RYC for three 90-minute training sessions and become one of only 2,500 New York teens trained in the nationally recognized Teen Mental Health First Aid curriculum, which recently was highlighted by Governor Hochul as "critical training" for teens. 

To register, email Regina, rvenditto@ryeyouthcouncil.org

Teen Mental Health First Aid equips teens with skills to recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, teaches them the impact of bullying on mental health, how to have impactful conversations with classmates about mental health concerns, when to seek help from an adult, and the importance of self-care. 

 Research shows that young people with this training have the capacity to both identify and effectively respond to mental health challenges in ways that can improve and even save lives!

This certification course is free of charge, and underwritten by a grant from Mental Health Association New York State.